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Vice President, Development Operations

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

About The Kennedy Center

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The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement : As the nation's performing arts center, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities.

Why Join Us

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including :

  • Staff offers for discount tickets
  • Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
  • Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job Description

The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a dynamic, and creative group of more than 80 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, and sustainable ways to meet or exceed the institution's $80M annual contributed income goal. This position oversees departmental strategic planning, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic planning as well.

The Vice President oversees 4 direct reports and a team of 14 FTEs in four divisions : Development Systems, Friends of the Kennedy Center, Donor Services and Lounge Operations and Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

  • Create, draft, and implement the Development Office Strategic Plan.
  • Identify key metrics to success and evaluative measures.
  • Use the strategic plan to develop annual departmental priorities with the Senior Vice President.
  • Serve as the departmental representative in institution-wide strategic planning.

    • Prospect Development, Intelligence, & Analytics

  • Provide vision and leadership to Prospect Development functions.
  • Develop strategies to expand funding pipelines.
  • Overseeing a strategic portfolio assignment process.
  • Ensure the thorough reporting of global fundraising performance.

    • Development Systems

  • Provide leadership to the Development Systems team.
  • Serve as department liaison with our Finance team.

    • Friends of the Kennedy Center

  • Provide oversight, advice and counsel to the Friends of the Kennedy Center professional staff.

    • Donor Services and Lounge Operations

  • Provide oversight to the Donor Services and Lounge Operations team.

    • Supervision

  • Oversee a team of 17 FTEs and any consultant / part-time staff.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Key Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising experience.
  • Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in fundraising.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of campaigns, pipeline and contributed revenue growth.
  • Eagerness to explore new technologies for continued improvement.
  • Experience leading and coaching experienced team members.
  • Proficiency in database management.

    • Additional Information

  • Travel up to 20% may be required.
  • This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements, but must be based in the DC area.

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